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Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Herbed Rice

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This creamy mushroom chicken recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic mushroom sauce, served alongside aromatic herbed basmati rice. A weeknight creamy chicken dish that delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal fuss—perfect for cozy nights in.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)

For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian herbs

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Herbed Rice:

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 2 cups water or chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or dill), chopped

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Pan-sear in olive oil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.

  2. In the same skillet, add butter and a touch of olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are golden brown.

  3. Pour in heavy cream, thyme or Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in fresh parsley and return chicken to coat in the sauce.

  4. Rinse basmati rice thoroughly. Cook with water or broth, butter, salt, and garlic powder. Once cooked and fluffy, stir in fresh herbs.

  5. Serve the creamy mushroom chicken alongside the herbed rice. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor.

Notes

This dish works beautifully with chicken thighs or even tofu for a vegetarian version. The herbed rice can be made ahead and reheated, making it a great meal prep option.

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